03-04-2011, 12:35 AM
Wow, sounds like you got it all figured out. haha My biggest problem has been that I was out of the state from 02-08 because i was in the marine corp. I did a little bit of fishing down in NC, but for the most part, it seems like I have been starting from scratch all over again when I came back to PA. haha It also doesn't help that, as I mentioned before, I dont have a boat yet. Fishing from the shore can be a huge challenge, but I got a few friends and lately we have been able to find some good spots round the way.
I recently started fishing Wilmore last year, and aside from a few catfish and bluegill, i havent been able to land anything. I feel a lot of this has to do with the fact that there arent many accessible areas (at least that I know of) from shore. Did some catfishing there last Oct, but got scared out of there by a few unruly coyotes. haha If you have any info on where i might be able to fish from shore (providing I dont have my boat before it warms up) I would really appreciate it. I have also been hearing a lot about Hinckston Run damn. Do you know anything about that?
I would love to make a trip to Erie, however money is definitely an issue with me having a 5 year old and a newborn. But I'll figure it all out sometime.
As for trout fishing, I completely agree with you. That is why Im happy to say that I have a close group of people I go out with first day to Chest Creek up in Westover (Clearfield Co.) and we basically crowd around a hole and keep anyone else from getting in. I also prefer to go during the week while most normal people are at work. Or, I get up super early before daybreak and stake claim to a fishing hole so no one can get in. Anymore though, I go to a crowded hole just to catch more fish than anyone else. The look of sheer amazement and anger on someone's face when you're pulling them out over and over again and they dont even get a bite is priceless.
Do you ever do any smallmouth fishing in the susquehanna?? I hit up the west branch a few times a year and wet wade it and there's nothing like it. It's definitely more about quantity than quality, but on an ultralight, its definitely worth it.
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I recently started fishing Wilmore last year, and aside from a few catfish and bluegill, i havent been able to land anything. I feel a lot of this has to do with the fact that there arent many accessible areas (at least that I know of) from shore. Did some catfishing there last Oct, but got scared out of there by a few unruly coyotes. haha If you have any info on where i might be able to fish from shore (providing I dont have my boat before it warms up) I would really appreciate it. I have also been hearing a lot about Hinckston Run damn. Do you know anything about that?
I would love to make a trip to Erie, however money is definitely an issue with me having a 5 year old and a newborn. But I'll figure it all out sometime.
As for trout fishing, I completely agree with you. That is why Im happy to say that I have a close group of people I go out with first day to Chest Creek up in Westover (Clearfield Co.) and we basically crowd around a hole and keep anyone else from getting in. I also prefer to go during the week while most normal people are at work. Or, I get up super early before daybreak and stake claim to a fishing hole so no one can get in. Anymore though, I go to a crowded hole just to catch more fish than anyone else. The look of sheer amazement and anger on someone's face when you're pulling them out over and over again and they dont even get a bite is priceless.
Do you ever do any smallmouth fishing in the susquehanna?? I hit up the west branch a few times a year and wet wade it and there's nothing like it. It's definitely more about quantity than quality, but on an ultralight, its definitely worth it.
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